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FDG 384L

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,724 mi
Last recorded68,724 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDG 384L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 68,724 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 65,997 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 64,159 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 64,159 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 62,641 miles

The underside of vehicle has had extensive welding carried out

Pass 1 Jun 2015 61,423 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 60,657 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 60,639 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 May 2011 60,400 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Has corrosion to all major parts and components of the vehicle o/s & n/s

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 59,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,615 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 57,610 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 56,755 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 55,256 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 55,256 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 53,028 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 52,944 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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FDG 384L is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FDG 384L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FDG 384L registered?

FDG 384L is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is FDG 384L safe to buy?

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